Thermaltake Level 10 GT Case

Axleuk · 27 Nov 2011 at 11:34

I'm hoping to pick one of these up this afternoon with a 750w PSU. Has anyone got any experience with them?

I will be running a crossfire setup. Are they a quiet case?

**UPDATE**

Ok, so last week I decided to upgrade my mobo...this has turned out to be rather costly. I ended up bascially buying a new rig, lol! I am now the proud owner of the following:

- Intel Q9550 Quad Core CPU
- Asus PQ5 Pro Turbo mobo
- Thermaltake Level 10 GT Case
- OCZ 700w Modular PSU
- 2 x XFX Radeon HD 6850 in crossfire
- 8 gig DDR2 Ram
- Corsair Force 3 series 120 gig SSD

Case should arrive on Tuesday so I can put it all together. Happy days.

d4ns · 27 Nov 2011 at 20:52

Ive had this case a couple weeks now and i love it to pieces. Is relatively quiet, but mine got quite a bit louder with the h100. Am now going to WC so hopefully problem solved.

Only annoyances ive come accross are that the RH side panel (behind MB) is a bugger to get back on when you have lots of cables routed behind and still hard even when none. Also hard to get off too. The LED on the fan resets when you open the side door, but does allow you to have xmas colours.

One thing a lot of youtube videos dont show is that the side panel comes off completely which is a godsend.

Get some pics up of your build, mine will be up in general hardware before the end of the weekend fingers crossed.

Axleuk · 28 Nov 2011 at 09:38

d4ns said:
Ive had this case a couple weeks now and i love it to pieces. Is relatively quiet, but mine got quite a bit louder with the h100. Am now going to WC so hopefully problem solved.

Only annoyances ive come accross are that the RH side panel (behind MB) is a bugger to get back on when you have lots of cables routed behind and still hard even when none. Also hard to get off too. The LED on the fan resets when you open the side door, but does allow you to have xmas colours.

One thing a lot of youtube videos dont show is that the side panel comes off completely which is a godsend.

Get some pics up of your build, mine will be up in general hardware before the end of the weekend fingers crossed.

Thanks, appreciate the low down. Will try to get some pics sorted

Axleuk · 30 Nov 2011 at 00:12

Oh boy!!

Today I finished my Thermaltake build. My previous case was too small and cramped with poor cooling. It was never bought with gaming in mind although it was advertised as a gaming case (AQUA). During idle it was running at approx 65c and under load it was getting to approx 90c. It was very noisy and I could no longer bear it.

The thermaltake is awesome. So spacious, lovely to work on and great build quality (then again it was designed by BMW).

It is now running idle at approx 45c and not tested it under load yet. Although I can hear the fans running I have some control and the tone is more than bearable. A beast yes, but very beautiful.

I have some pics of the build and will post them as soon as I get them off the phone.

Axleuk · 30 Nov 2011 at 01:38

Ok, here are some pics of the build.

beefybarn · 30 Nov 2011 at 07:43

Got one of these as well mate, brilliant case. Have used them on 5 builds as well everyone ive used them for loves them.

beefybarn · 30 Nov 2011 at 07:44

One thing with your build, turn the psu upside down and it will make tidying your cables easier.

SMN · 30 Nov 2011 at 08:26

beefybarn said:
One thing with your build, turn the psu upside down and it will make tidying your cables easier.

What he said. Your not using the floor exhaust in the case (thats why the dust cover is there for). Turn it over.

Axleuk · 30 Nov 2011 at 09:40

beefybarn said:
One thing with your build, turn the psu upside down and it will make tidying your cables easier.

Beleive it or not I originally had the PSU upside down. The PC is on the floor under the desk and I felt that having the fan so close to the long pile carpet may cause sufficient clearance issues.

Daveangle · 30 Nov 2011 at 13:48

Really considering buying one of these, the white version is now on deal of the week which makes it the same price as the black one.

Need to upgrade my Antec P160 (Still the greatest case ever made imo) with something abit newer as a new graphics card just won’t fit in it.

Axleuk · 30 Nov 2011 at 13:50

Daveangle said:
Really considering buying one of these, the white version is now on deal of the week which makes it the same price as the black one.

Need to upgrade my Antec P160 (Still the greatest case ever made imo) with something abit newer as a new graphics card just won’t fit in it.

The white one looks a bit too 'Star Wars' for my liking. Hard to make it blend in with a conventional room. Great case though. I recommend.

Raikiri · 30 Nov 2011 at 13:59

Your CPU cooler is the wrong way around, assuming you've got the rear fan set to be an exhaust.

Axleuk · 30 Nov 2011 at 14:03

Raikiri said:
Your CPU cooler is the wrong way around, assuming you've got the rear fan set to be an exhaust.

Well spotted batman. Guess I need to sort that puppy out.

Raikiri · 30 Nov 2011 at 14:06

Easy enough mistake to make, should improve your temps a fair bit once you switch it though

d4ns · 30 Nov 2011 at 17:00

Quite easy to make it a tidy build isnt it.

Also wasnt keen on the white version and glad i didnt.

You could always stand the case on something if the carpet pile is that long. Wood doesnt look so pretty, but a couple large kitchen floor tiles would be perfect as you can get them in any colour to match the room at any size and are v.cheap. Turning the PSU t'other way would be a lot better.

Looking good though.

Axleuk · 30 Nov 2011 at 17:06

d4ns said:
Quite easy to make it a tidy build isnt it.

Also wasnt keen on the white version and glad i didnt.

You could always stand the case on something if the carpet pile is that long. Wood doesnt look so pretty, but a couple large kitchen floor tiles would be perfect as you can get them in any colour to match the room at any size and are v.cheap. Turning the PSU t'other way would be a lot better.

Looking good though.

You guys are gonna make me crawl under the desk and pull it apart again arn't ya

beefybarn · 30 Nov 2011 at 17:18

Case this nice should not be under the desk

Axleuk · 30 Nov 2011 at 17:22

beefybarn said:
Case this nice should not be under the desk

I totally agree and it was my intention to have it on the desk but even though it's quieter than my previous one it still has that constant drone. It was too distracting so had to put it on the floor.

I was also concerned that I might keep looking at it through the corner of my eye and cop a feel every now and again

d4ns · 30 Nov 2011 at 17:27

Yep.

If your pulling it apart you can get away with routing the cables closer to the board. Such as the lower SATA and the top fan wire, but then again, if its under the desk never to be seen...... haha

beefybarn · 30 Nov 2011 at 17:32

Axleuk said:
I totally agree and it was my intention to have it on the desk but even though it's quieter than my previous one it still has that constant drone. It was too distracting so had to put it on the floor.

I was also concerned that I might keep looking at it through the corner of my eye and cop a feel every now and again

whatever turns you on mate